Zendaya’s 2015 Oscars Look Linked to CROWN Act's Creation

Law Roach reflects on how Zendaya’s decision to wear locs at the Oscars ignited conversations about Black hair acceptance, influencing anti-discrimination legislation.

• Zendaya's choice to wear locs at the 2015 Academy Awards challenged traditional beauty standards on prominent red carpets.
• Giuliana Rancic faced backlash after making racially insensitive comments about Zendaya's hairstyle on 'Fashion Police.'
• The incident highlighted stereotypes about Black hair and spurred public discourse on hair-based discrimination.
• Law Roach, Zendaya's stylist, credits the moment with contributing to the eventual creation of the CROWN Act in 2019.
• The CROWN Act prohibits discrimination against natural hairstyles in workplaces and schools across multiple U.S. states.

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